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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Paper Quilt

Ah, the power of blogging and Google search. I had a random request from the
Presbyterian Women Magazine for the use of this image that I posted on my blog in
January 2012. They wanted to use it as part of the background in their Nov/Dec 2014 issue that focuses on Giving and Receiving Care. A bit of serendipity... considering I've been a caregiver for my developmentally disabled son for many years.

This paper quilt was created in a class by Debi McManus-Plett﻿ in January 2012…. and it still isn't completed. There is a bit of decorative sewing I intended to finish and I didn't get
back to it once I got home. I have found that if I don't finish artwork in class, I
rarely finish it after. I'm odd that way. :)

The "paper" is grunge board (Tim Holts/Ranger) embossed by running it through a die cut machine like the Sizzix Big Shot. We used layers of Distress Inks by Ranger to color the grunge board. It all started out gray. Cool, isn't it, how the layers of colors work. Luckily, we were given all the pieces that fit within the 12 x 12 canvas board background so we just had to figure out our piecing and design our quilt. It was quite fun. I may have to revisit the technique again.

And I just received the cover of the Presbyterian Women Issue. How fun to see my art used this way!

I love seeing it there on the page... it must be a huge thrill to see it. I think I would be carrying it around with me everywhere and "accidently"dropping it so people would pick it up for me and comment on how awesome it is .... because it is fabulous!!!!

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About Me

I'm a self taught artist and photographer totally hooked on nature.
I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, where we're lucky to have both ocean and mountains just a few minutes from home. Taking long walks exploring the area's flora and fauna is our greatest pleasure. Did I mention I love birds?
Gardening for wildlife is a high priority, as is growing our own organic produce.
We live the reuse, reduce, recycle motto!
Life is good!